Learn how to cook a delicious Yam Porridge or Asaro

Yam Porridge can also be referred to as yam soup. It is mainly yam cooked with ingredients and the resulting dish contains some soupy liquid. It is usually not cooked with added vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) white puna yam
• Red palm Oil (to colour)
• 1 smoked fish (mackerel)
• 1 tablespoon ground crayfish
• 1 medium onion
• Fresh green vegetable (eg pumpkin, parsley, scent leaf or green amaranth)
• Habanero or Chilli Pepper & Salt (to taste)
• 2 big stock cubes

1. Add enough red palm oil to make the meal colourful.
2. You can use dry fish instead of smoked fish.
3. Peel and cut the yam tuber into medium sizes. Wash the yam cubes and place in a sizeable pot.
4. Wash and cut the onions into tiny pieces. Grind or blend the chilli pepper. Set these aside.
5. If using dry fish, soak and pick the bones.

    Directions

1. Pour enough water to cover the yam cubes and start cooking at medium to high heat. If you are using dry fish, add it now.
2. When the yams have got a good boil, add the onions, ground crayfish, pepper, stock cubes, palm oil and the smoked fish.
3. Cover the pot and continue cooking till the yam is done.
4. Add salt to taste and stir very well. Cook at high heat for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the green vegetable, stir and leave to stand for about 5 minutes then serve.

Yam porridge is usually eaten alone but you can serve it with Fried Plantain.

Police offer N5million reward for info on kidnapped Senator Iyabo Anisulowo

The Ogun State Police Command has offered N5 million reward to anyone with information on the kidnapped former Minister of State for Education, Senator Iyabo Anisulowo who was abducted at her farm in Sawonjo/Iganokoto area of the state last week.

A statement signed and released today by the state command’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, asked the informant to either contact the state Police Commissioner, Abdulmajid Ali; the spokesman, Adejobi or the officer in charge of Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), Gbenga Megbope.

“The Ogun State Police Command has offered N5 million reward to any informant(s) who has useful information for the police on the kidnap of Senator Iyabo Anisulowo. The Commissioner of Police Ogun State, CP Abdulmajid Ali, made this declaration on Monday in Abeokuta after a security meeting with some officers of the command and security chiefs. Other security chiefs at the meeting included the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brig. Gen. S. Danwalis and Director, Department of State Service, Ogun State, Kabir Sanni. The Commissioner of Police appeals to the public for support by providing useful information that can assist in the rescue of the kidnapped victim. Anyone with reliable information can get across to the Commissioner of Police Ogun State, CP Abdulmajid Ali, on 09020911911; PPRO Ogun State, DSP Muyiwa Adejobi on 08081774631; officer in charge of SARS, CSP Gbenga Megbope on 08081766937, or any security agency around. CP Abdulmajid Ali assures any informant of adequate confidentiality and security as every information on this will be made confidential.”‎the statement read

Yemi Alade bags Africa Fashion week brand ambassador deal

Yemi Alade recently added another feather to her cap. The stylish and trendy Johnny crooner recently signed up as the 2016 face of Africa Fashion week Nigeria and London. The event proper will run from July 1-3 July 2016.

With her signature punk up do, stylish and creative dress sense, not to mention her beautiful face and figure, she will be the poster figure for the brand this year.

In a statement by the organizers of the 2016 Africa fashion week, Lagos and London, the team expressed their pride and joy at having the stylish diva represent their brand, and paid homage to her immense talent, and drive for success.

“We are indeed proud to unveil songstress, fashion diva, and multiple award-winning singer, Yemi Alade as the face of the 2016 African fashion week in Nigeria and London. A beautiful young lady with so much talent and drive for success,” they said.

At the unveiling ceremony were Yemi, the founder- Ronke Ademiluyi, Sola Oyebade, Mr Biola and Yetty Ogunnubi. Looking her ever stylish self, the diva had on white pants atop a white and blue chiffon top with her hair in her signature punk up do, this time in frilly curls.

Kerry Washington & Hubby Nnamdi Asomugha are expecting Baby No. 2

Scandal actress Kerry  Washington and her former NFL husband Nnamdi Asomugha are expecting their second child.

A number of media platforms noted the first signs of a baby bump on the 39-year old actress when she attended the White House Correspondents Dinner a few days ago.

Nnamdi and Kerry welcomed their daughter 2 years ago after the two got married in a secret ceremony in 2013.